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42-08-15-243Desiccant,activated

Grace W R and Co Davison Chemical Div · NSN 6850-00-290-0042 · FSC 6850 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6850-00-290-0042 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6850-00-290-0042. Primary manufacturer part number: 42-08-15-243.
Features
  • Desiccant,activated — FSC 6850
  • Quantity Within Each Unit Package: 5.0 POUNDS LBS
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: H GRADE AND IV TYPE
  • Sieve Particle Size Gradation Percentage: 2.0 MAXIMUM RETAINED NO. 6 AND 55.0 MINIMUM RETAINED NO. 12 AND 19.0 MINIMUM RETAINED NO. 18 AND 3.5 MAXIMUM PASSED NO. 18 AND 0.5 MAXIMUM PASSED NO. 20
  • Moisture Indicator Impregnation: INCLUDED
  • 4 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Grace W R and Co Davison Chemical Div
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Desiccant,activated, cataloged under National Stock Number 6850-00-290-0042, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6850 (No Item Name Available) of the Chemicals and Chemical Products group. The primary manufacturer of record is Grace W R and Co Davison Chemical Div. Government technical data includes 4 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6850-00-290-0042
Primary Part Number42-08-15-243
Item NameDesiccant,activated
FSC / FSG6850 / 68 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGrace W R and Co Davison Chemical Div
StatusACTIVE
Quantity Within Each Unit Package5.0 POUNDS LBS
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataH GRADE AND IV TYPE
Sieve Particle Size Gradation Percentage2.0 MAXIMUM RETAINED NO. 6 AND 55.0 MINIMUM RETAINED NO. 12 AND 19.0 MINIMUM RETAINED NO. 18 AND 3.5 MAXIMUM PASSED NO. 18 AND 0.5 MAXIMUM PASSED NO. 20
Moisture Indicator ImpregnationINCLUDED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
3110-00-156-67647204W INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
Timken Co Div the Timken Company
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
42-08-15-243 Grace W R and Co Davison Chemical Div (USA)
202-041 Aerocontrolex Group, Inc. (USA)
MIL-D-3716 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
339D827H82 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp (USA)
Related Parts
3110-00-156-6764INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
7204W

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6850-00-290-0042?

NSN 6850-00-290-0042 is a Desiccant,activated, manufactured by Grace W R and Co Davison Chemical Div, classified under FSC 6850 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6850-00-290-0042?

NSN 6850-00-290-0042 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 42-08-15-243 (Grace W R and Co Davison Chemical Div), 202-041 (Aerocontrolex Group, Inc.), MIL-D-3716 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 339D827H82 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp).

What NSN replaces 6850-00-290-0042?

There is 1 known substitute for 6850-00-290-0042: 3110-00-156-6764. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 42-08-15-243?

Key specifications for 42-08-15-243: Quantity Within Each Unit Package: 5.0 POUNDS LBS; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: H GRADE AND IV TYPE; Sieve Particle Size Gradation Percentage: 2.0 MAXIMUM RETAINED NO. 6 AND 55.0 MINIMUM RETAINED NO. 12 AND 19.0 MINIMUM RETAINED NO. 18 AND 3.5 MAXIMUM PASSED NO. 18 AND 0.5 MAXIMUM PASSED NO. 20; Moisture Indicator Impregnation: INCLUDED. 4 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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